A Bit About Us

Russell Media Consultants has earned national recognition for its innovative communication, marketing and public engagement strategies.

Our thorough and interactive coaching sessions allow clients to develop effective communication skills, while building the confidence needed to lead their companies through all levels of media interaction.

At Russell Media Consultants we ensure our client’s success by enhancing and perfecting their message across all communication platforms. We educate clients on how effective communication directly relates to success.

Saying the right thing, at the right time, to the right people is an art, but it is missed by most because of its simplicity. Russell Media Consultants understands that the

“art of communication is the language of leadership.”

At Russell Media Consultants we speak the language of leadership fluently and effectively.

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Meet Becky

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, RUSSELL MEDIA CONSULTANTS

Becky Russell has over 30 years of experience in the media and communications industry, where she has worked as an award winning investigative journalist and news anchor. She has directed the communications departments of media outlets as well as non-government agencies and has extensive experience in the print, web, and television industries. Her duties have included developing community relations and outreach strategies, developing branding statements and strategies, establishing market and brand presence, and constructing advocacy tools for Environmental Justice.

Russell specializes in transforming legal, scientific, and legislative matters into a “common man understandability” that inspires the public to “take a seat at the table.”

National Recognition

In 2014, Russell earned national recognition for her innovative communication and public engagement strategy utilized by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) following the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Lawrence Ragan Communications Inc., a national expert and leading publisher of corporate communications, honored Russell Media Consultants with the Regan and PR Daily’s 2014 Ace Award. Judges said, “Russell Media effectively countered the Public Relations giants of BP and the Halliburton Corporation by implementing a comprehensive communication strategy that raised public awareness and involvement by the launching of the interactive website www.restore.ms, and the texting and social media campaign of “Making Mississippi Whole”.

Russell has been a consultant for the communication and public engagement strategies of:

  • The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality

  • The Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services

Richard Russell

Richard Russell, an Emmy Award Winning producer and News Director poured his heart and soul into Russell Media Consultants as he brought 30 years of experience and expertise to the table.

Russell worked in television markets across the United States and had a seasoned perspective on journalism and garnered the respect and admiration of fellow journalists along the way.

He died on October 17, 2017. His enthusiasm is missed but not forgotten as we continue our journey with the same integrity, and passion that he lived his life with.  Russell Media Consultants goes forward endeavoring always to live up to Rick’s standard of excellence.

RICHARD RUSSELL
A LEGACY OF EXCELLENCE

BECKY &
RICHARD RUSSELL

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